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Over 100 business leaders call for the EU to block Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings

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Opposition to Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings for $750 million is growing with more than 100 business leaders and artist groups from across the independent music community calling for the European Commission to block the deal.
The initiative, called '100 Voices', has one simple message: the UMG-Downtown deal should be blocked. '100 Voices' showcases personal accounts from more than 100 business leaders in 20 countries, who object to the deal, expressing in...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Philippe Kern retires from culture and creative industries’ consultancy firm KEA

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October 6, 2025

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Philippe Kern, the Managing Director of Brussels-based consultancy firm KEA, is retiring from the company he founded 26 years ago. KEA is specialised in providing policy advice in the culture and creative industries sectors as well as sport, education and youth. KEA also advises local authorities, governments and companies on culture investment.
"Philippe’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in positioning KEA as a unique and influential voice in European cultural affairs by bridging pol...

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507 Publishing signs MEGG to an exclusive global publishing agreement

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October 6, 2025

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Alt pop/punk artist and songwriter MEGG, born Meghan Elisse Mahowald, has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Nashville-based independent publishing house 507 Publishing.
California-born MEGG started her musical career with the band Runway MMC before going solo. She has penned songs with writers and producers such as Scott Hoying, Matias Mora, CASTLE, Rob Nagelhout, KTL, AJ Peacox, Shawn K and more. 'Low Life Club', MEGG’s upcoming debut EP, is slated for release on October 24th, 2025, fea...

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Gabriel Prokofiev signs global publishing agreement with Chester Music

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October 4, 2025

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Chester Music, an affiliate of British independent music company of Wise Music Group, has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with the British composer and producer Gabriel Prokofiev.
Over the last decade Gabriel has become a significant voice in the contemporary classical music, combining classical and symphonic compositions, with scores for film, dance and opera, concert music and electronic music.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Wise Music family," said Prokofiev. "Wise have an ex...

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